After a day on the Borrowdale fells, the Royal Oak in Rosthwaite is a reliable place to refuel. This 18th-century inn has fed walkers for generations, with filling food and a warm bar at the heart of the valley. It’s a short walk from the Bowder Stone, and well set for Scafell Pike by the Corridor Route or a gentler wander up to Watendlath. Rooms if you’re staying.
